Recreation area

Miracle Hot Springs Picnic Site

Sequoia National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This is a Forest Service managed day use area.  It is located 42 miles northeast of Bakersfield and 8 miles southwest of Lake Isabella along the old Kern Canyon Road and the lower Kern River. There is no potable water available. The elevation is 2,300 ft.  There is a boat launch for raft put-in and take-out.  There is no fee for this site. There are NO hot springs at this location: they have been dismantled,

Activities

  • PICNICKING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.